Miller Laundry Systems has been developing and supplying coin laundries since the late 1950's. We build new stores, rehabilitate older stores, sell replacement equipment and broker existing coin laundries. No other distributor has the experience and commitment to assist in the success of our customers.

ABOUT THE INDUSTRY

The nation's 40,000 coin operated laundries have passed the $3.5 billion sales mark. For a small business founded on nickels, dimes and quarters, this is impressive performance.

Coin-ops currently serve over 40 million residences. They appeal particularly to the vast majority of middle and low income households whose laundry facilities may be limited. Coin-ops have also followed Americans into the suburbs to offer more and larger machines in direct competition with the single home washer. It is a cash business with no accounts receivable and very few accounts payable. Being a self service business it is not labor intense.

In recent years, many individuals with capital to invest have turned to coin-op ownership. They include engineers, accountants and pilots, to quote a few people who look forward to the challenge of operating a small business without tying themselves to it eight hours a day or forsaking their career occupation. However, in the process of acquiring more stores, some owners decide to abandon their original line of work altogether, to manage their coin stores, as a full time business venture in its own right.

The successful future of the independent store will depend on its owner's willingness and ability to develop good management practices, adjust to changing economic and environmental conditions and invest back in the business. Energy-efficient equipment will play an increasing role in effective store management overall.